I can't resist the urge to vBSEO!

[FleaBag]

It's becoming more and more difficult each day to resist buying vBSEO. Generally my important keywords rank me in the top 30 on Google (thanks to the amazing Zoints Tags), I want the top spot and I see other sites beating me generally use it. My only gripe is the branding free - don't get me wrong, I've not come here to moan about the lack of it, I was just wondering what your opinions are?

I have branding removed from every script on my site, and am currently running about $600 worth of vB and add-ons. The reason for this is my target audience is very small. Basically the 30 mile radius around where I live. If everything is labelled it would be no time at all before a competitor comes along and clones my site (it's happened before with free BB's).

Have you ever seen something in a shop and had the money burning a hole in your pocket? Well that's where I'm at right now. I'd also love to get those sexy URL's - I know it's a little sad but it's the single feature I want the most from the script.

I tried Zoints SEO (who do allow you to remove branding by donating to charity) but I need it to work for my mods and hacks as well. There's talk of a brand free version which I'd be happy to buy at any cost - but as we know talk is cheap, there's been talk of a vB CMS & a vBa journal for years lol.

I realise the vBSEO site is the ideal place to discuss, but as you can imagine the place is teaming with pro-vBSEO-ers... Not that this is bad! I just want opinions from a broader audience, not just those who run and love the script.

I just feel if I can't remove the term 'vB' from the footer I might as well have not bought any branding free at all, and this is what is holding me back.

Your thoughts, opinions and information would be greatly appreciated.

Was it worth it for you? Would you get it if you could afford it? Please let me know.

Thanks!